A compelling historical novel from a much-loved author - 1567. A young man - Lachlan Gilmore - rescues a lady whose cart has become stuck in a ditch, but unbeknownst to him, Lady Annabel Erskine has a secret mission: to keep Mary, Queen of Scots, imprisoned on Castle Island in Lochleven, supplied with garments fit for her high estate. Soon, Lachlan's sister, talented seamstress Christina, is assisting Lady Annabel in her work. But as their friendship grows, she is unwittingly drawn deeper into the doomed Queen's affairs . . .

HPL patron: in 1567 aan Lachlan Silmore rescues a lady that sets a chaun of events that will have consequences for himself and his family.

Wounded in a foiled robbery attempt, the dreaded Scottish highwayman seemed harmless enough--until he stole Prudence's breath away with his impassioned kisses. But even as he drew the beauty into his strong embrace, Sebastian knew he must leave her. For the double life he was leading left no room for love. …More

Steven Creed is looking to start his life again following the death of his childhood sweetheart. What he absolutely isn't looking for is a fiery redhead like prosecutor Melissa O'Ballivan -- a woman with plenty of demons of her own -- to fall for. As the daughter of a town marshal, Linda Lael Miller has successfully published historicals, contemporaries, paranormals, and thrillers before coming home, in a literal sense, and concentrating on novels with a Western flavor. For her devotion to her craft, the Romance Writers of America awarded her their prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. …More

For centuries, mystical creatures of all description were gathered to a hidden refuge called Fablehaven to prevent their extinction. The sanctuary survives today as one of the last strongholds of true magic in a cynical world. Enchanting? Absolutely. Exciting? You bet. Safe? Well, actually, quite the opposite ... Kendra and her brother Seth have no idea their grandfather is the current caretaker of Fablehaven. Inside the gated woods, ancient laws give relative order among greedy trolls, mischievous satyrs, plotting witches, spiteful imps, and jealous fairies. However, when the rules get broken, an arcane evil is unleashed, forcing Kendra and Seth to face the greatest challenge of their lives. To save her family, Fablehaven, and perhaps the world, Kendra must find the courage to do what she fears most.

HPL patron: A young adult book, very enjoyable and comparable to the Harry Potter series.

Fablehaven, a sanctuary for mystical creatures, survives as one of the last strongholds of true magic in a cynical world. This set includes the first three books of the series: "Fablehaven, Rise of the Evening Star," and "Grip of the Shadow Plague."

The first book in a new trilogy, this novel follows archaeologist Dr. Lisa Maxwell, who is looking for three ancient Greek artifacts called the Furies. She's also on the trail of Rafe Sullivan, a handsome and charming thief who had tried to seduce her to get the Furies for himself. Original. …More

When the owner of a sunken research ship is suspected of murdering his captain, his granddaughter asks one of his friends, an FBI agent, for help. Riley and Straker share a determination to find the truth--and a passion they're finding harder to ignore. Reissue. …More

Detective Lindsay Boxer's long-awaited wedding celebration becomes a distant memory when she is called to investigate a horrendous crime: a badly injured teenage girl is left for dead, and her newborn baby is nowhere to be found. Lindsay discovers that not only is there no trace of the criminals--but that the victim may be keeping secrets as well. …More

A former CIA cryptologist who created an unbreakable code has unwittingly been sold out to the terrorist group that can get to him first. Before any more innocent lives are lost, Mack Bolan must intercept the human bounty and keep the code from falling into enemy hands. Original.

Zoe Baxter has spent 10 years trying to get pregnant, and after multiple miscarriages and infertility issues, it looks like her dream is about to come true. But a terrible turn of events leads to a nightmare--one that takes away her unborn baby and breaks apart her marriage to Max. Includes a CD of original songs created especially for this novel.

HPL patron: How wonderful to have music to accompany the book! Great touch.

HPL patron: Another thought provoking book by Jodi Picoult. She uses music as a back drop for tough issues that are both politically and morally questioned by most people.

David Virden hires Nameless to find his ex-wife and deliver some papers to her. But she refuses the papers and sends a message to Virden to never contact her again. His colleague, Tamara, tells Nameless that Virden threatens to sue and claims that the woman they located isn't his wife. Then he disappears and his fiance hires Nameless to find out why. …More

Seventeen-year-old Amy joins her parents as frozen cargo aboard the vast spaceship "Godspeed" and expects to awaken on a new planet in 300 years. Never could she have known that she would be thrust into the world of a spaceship that lives by its own rules. …More

From the beloved "New York Times"-bestselling Rice comes a heartwarming yet heart-wrenching portrait of three far-flung sisters who come home to Martha's Vineyard one last time."The Silver Boat" is Rice at her very best, complete with her singular talent for capturing a family in all its flawed complexity. …More

Regrets, redemption . . . reunion--the O'Hurley Family Saga concludes with a combination of passion, danger, and heartfelt emotion that only #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author Nora Roberts can provide. This volume includes "Skin Deep" and "Without a Trace." …More

Will Trent and Sara Linton, the beloved characters from Slaughter's two acclaimed series (and the bestseller "Broken"), are back on the case in this electrifying thriller about how far a woman, a cop, and a daughter will go. …More

A magical transformation takes place in "New York Times"-bestselling author Steel's luminous new novel: Strangers become roommates, roommates become friends, and friends become a family in a turn-of-the-century house in Manhattan's West Village.

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How to Write a Mystery

with Teen Author Jennifer Allison

2 PM Saturday October 15

Jennifer Allison’s interactive workshop will show middle-schoolers how to create plot and characters for their own mysteries. Learn to fill your stories with surprising plot twists and fascinating people. Bring paper, pencil and your ideas!

Jennifer Allison is author of the “Gilda Joyce, Psychic Investigator “ series. Her latest thriller is “Bones of the Holy.” A book sale and autographing will follow the workshop.

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Welcome to Summer Reading 2011! At the end of 10 weeks we had 368 people signed up.
This week, 3 new people participated and 31 people read 138 books,
which brings the totals for the summer to 173 people and 1438 books. A
banner year!

Bestselling author Iris Johansen sets a new standard
for suspense in her latest pulse-quickening thriller--a roller-coaster
ride through obsession, madness, and deadly secrets that takes readers
to the limits of excitement . . . and beyond. …More

In #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author Johansen's
latest thriller, Eve Duncan's adopted daughter Jane has been targeted
by a mysterious cult, which has decided that she has only eight days to
live. …More

In her newest novel of breathtaking suspense, #1 bestselling author
Johansen begins a trilogy that will answer questions that have haunted
her legion of fans for more than a decade. With a brilliant narrative
that goes back to Eve Duncan's early life, exploring her history and
motivations like no other novel before, "Eve" reveals long-guarded
secrets and is guaranteed to leave Johansen fans panting for more.HPL patron: Non-stop, exciting, nail-biting action.…More

Alex Delaware, the L.A. psychologist and
crime-solver, returns to tackle another tricky case. A woman has been
murdered, her body mutilated. Homicide detective Milo Sturgis, Delawares
frequent partner, brings Alex into the case, hoping for some insight
into the psychology of the killer. Alex is surprised to discover that
the victim is familiar to him; Alex and his girlfriend saw her at a
restaurant only hours before her death. But how can Alex and Milo expect
to find any usable clues when the restaurant is now out of business?
…More

The world's most popular author turns from horror to noir with this
novel. A novice newspaperwoman gains insight into the nature of mystery
itself when her journalism mentors tell her about a 25-year-old unsolved
investigation involving a man found dead on an island off the coast of
Maine. Original.HPL patron: The Colorado Kid was a simple man from Colorado
with a big want and need to see the Maine coast. This want and need
caused his death for what seems to be no good reason. …More

The Creeds were an ideal family. When they found the old house in rural Maine, they thought it was too good to be true. It was.HPL patron: One of those rare times when the movie is better than the book. Took way too long to get to the action.…More

From the celebrated imagination of Dean Koontz comes a powerful
reworking of one of the classic stories of all time. If you think you
know the legend, you know only half the truth. Now the mesmerizing saga
concludes. . . .
As a devastating hurricane approaches, as the benighted creations of
Victor Helios begin to spin out of control, as New Orleans descends into
chaos and the future of humanity hangs in the balance, the only hope
rests with Victor's first, failed attempt to build the perfect human.
Deucalion's centuries-old history began as the original manifestation of
a soulless vision-and it is fated to end in the ultimate confrontation
between a damned creature and his mad creator. But first they must face a
monstrosity not even Victor's malignant mind could have conceived-an
indestructible entity that steps out of humankind's collective nightmare
with powers, and a purpose, beyond imagining.HPL patron: In this third installment all the pieces come
together. Detectives O'Conner and Maddison free themselves from
Helps/Frienstines killer web while also freeing his wanted and
unthinkable creations. Though it may not be over for everyone, it is
also no longer right on everyone's front step.…More

Krentz's "New York Times" bestselling tale of false identities, double
crosses, and daring passions involves a successful interior designer who
senses that one of her clients may be hiding a dark secret.HPL patron: Good…More

In Stackin' Paper 2, Genesis is out for blood and redemption. He's on a
mission to get retribution on the person responsible for murdering his
best friend and to make it back to the love he left behind, Talisa. But
as he closes in on his enemy the Feds begin closing in on him.
While CoCo sits alone in her jail cell, her regret turns to rage. As
she begins putting the pieces to the puzzle together, it becomes
apparent that the people she trusted the most were the ones who betrayed
her.HPL patron: Love how I feel like I know each of the people. Keep it up Ms. King.…More

Ideal for every type of gathering, including tailgate parties, book
clubs, summer picnics, backyard barbecues, brunches, and more--"Emeril's
Potluck" features dozens of recipes designed to please a large crowd.
From great appetizers to one-dish favorites to delicious desserts,
"Emeril's Potluck" can help anyone be the host with the most or the
guest with the great party dish! 16-page color insert.HPL patron: The recipes sound delicious, but I personally
wouldn't call them 'potluck' recipes. A bit too time consuming on some
of the recipes for a picnic. Would be great just for at-home meals,
though. The black eyed pea salad sounds like one I will try.…More

The Navajo called them the Anasazi: an enigmatic race of southwestern
cliff dwellers. For centuries, the sudden disappearance of this proud
and noble people has baffled historians. Summoned to a dark desert
plateau by a desperate letter form an old friend, renowned investigator
Mike Raglan is drawn into a world of mystery, violence, and explosive
revaltion. Crossing the border beyond the laws of man and nature, he
will learn the astonishing legacy of the Anasazi -- but not without a
price. Set in the contemporary Southwest, "The Haunted Mesa draws on
Louis L'Amour's extensive knowledge of Indian lore and mysticism. In
this extraordinary book L'Amour tells a tale of epic adventure that
takes his readers across the most extraordinary frontier they have ever
encountered.HPL patron: A different story for an excellent author of
Westerns! Talk about your novel destinations-try a parallel world! A
must read for those who enjoy Sci-Fi. This author is always a must read
because he is so factual on the old west.…More

"Treasure unearthed"
In 1954, two Bedouin boys unearthed an ancient, jewel-encrusted box in a
cave in the Judean wilderness. More than a half-century later, the box
has reappeared on the black market. And a rogue CIA agent believes that
Army Chaplain Jaime Richards knows its whereabouts--and its mysteries.
"Riches untold"
Jaime helped discover the location of the Garden of Eden years ago.
After a three-year stay in Paradise, Jaime was armed with eternal
secrets--and knowledge--that mere mortals would kill to possess. But the
reappearance of the illustrious Treasure of Eden might just be the
biggest threat Jaime has ever faced.
"Chaos unleashed"
Now Jaime, having escaped one pursuer, is determined to find the
treasure before it--and its secrets--falls into the wrong hands. Because
this time, the enemy is hiding in plain sight...This time, the future
of the entire world is at stake...And for Jaime, this time it's
personal.
"S. L. Linnea does nail-biting extremely well."--"RT Book Club Reviews "
"Reads like a cross between "Jarhead" and "Raiders of the Lost Ark.""-- Agatha Award-winning author Julia Spencer-Fleming "HPL patron: A good book to read with much travel and suspense.…More

Australian author Brown--travel photographer,
natural history expert, and experienced scuba diver--provides
information on the best places to learn to surf and suggests itineraries
for the best dive spots and beaches. …More

Skloot brilliantly weaves together the story of
Henrietta Lacks--a woman whose cells have been unwittingly used for
scientific research since the 1950s--with the birth of bioethics, and
the dark history of experimentation on African Americans.
…More

The first in a six-book, multi-author miniseries
that combines romantic intrigue with faith and hope. Dr. Adam Morrison
and nurse Kate Darling must turn to God for strength when caught in the
middle of a dangerous South American drug cartel. Original.
…More

Beginning in October, Steeple Hill's popular Love
Inspired series expands to four new titles per month. This two-in-one
volume celebrates the joys of Thanksgiving, during which two heroines
each find unexpected romance with the man of her dreams. Original.
…More

Martin's Loving miniseries, set in Loving, Michigan,
continues with this story of Annie O'Keefe, who after caring for her
ailing father meets landscaper Ken Dewitt, who shows her the meaning of
faith and healing. Original. …More

In this new spine-tingling thriller, the quest to
recover a legendary artifact--and plumb its secrets--depends upon one
man: David Franco, a brilliant but skeptical young scholar at Chicago's
world-renowned Newberry Library. What begins as a simple investigation
quickly spirals into a twisting, turning tale of suspense and intrigue.
…More